Plan International Nigeria is set to take centre stage at the upcoming Africa Social Impact Summit (ASIS) 4.0, reinforcing its position as a leading voice for girls’ rights, safety, and empowerment across the continent.
As a theme partner for this year’s summit, Plan International Nigeria will lead critical conversations around gender equity, inclusive education, and child protection. The organisation aims to influence policy, strengthen support systems, and foster high-impact partnerships that prioritise the long-term welfare of girls, especially in crisis and conflict-affected regions.
Speaking ahead of the summit, Charles Usie, Country Director of Plan International Nigeria, said the event provides a vital platform to address the systemic challenges girls continue to face.
> “The development conversation is incomplete if girls are still being left behind,” Usie said. “ASIS is a space where that reality cannot be ignored. We are here to keep the focus on meaningful change for every girl navigating risk, uncertainty, and unequal systems.”
During the two-day summit, which will take place from July 10 to 11, 2025, at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Plan International Nigeria will participate in high-level panels and working groups on education financing, youth policy, and gender-responsive development. The organisation also plans to spotlight powerful, community-driven stories that reflect the impact of long-term, girl-centred initiatives.
Olapeju Ibekwe, CEO of co-convener Sterling One Foundation, highlighted the importance of Plan International Nigeria’s participation.
> “Plan International Nigeria plays a critical role in keeping the summit equitable and inclusive,” she said. “They do more than represent girls. They defend their rightful place at the centre of every policy conversation.”
> “Their presence raises the standard,” she added. “It reminds every stakeholder that any solution that excludes girls is incomplete by design.”
ASIS 4.0 brings together development experts, government leaders, private sector players, and civil society actors to collaborate on scalable, sustainable solutions to Africa’s pressing social challenges. Registration for the summit is open at theimpactsummit.org.
About the Co-Conveners:
Sterling One Foundation
Sterling One Foundation is a Nigerian non-profit organisation committed to addressing the root causes of poverty through impactful programmes in health, education, climate action, and food security. Gender equality and women’s empowerment remain core priorities across all its initiatives. Learn more at onefoundation.ng.
United Nations in Nigeria
The United Nations has been a steadfast development partner to Nigeria since its independence, with 19 resident and 4 non-resident agencies supporting national goals and the Sustainable Development Agenda. For more, visit the UN in Nigeria online.
